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Thistle Golf Club

1815 Olde Thistle Club Road, Sunset Beach, NC

9.2

Proshop:9.43

Grill:8.67

Staff:9.30

Tees:9.30

Greens:9.40

Fairways:9.33

(390 Comments)

Awarded 4.5 STARS by Golf Digest, Thistle has quietly become one of the region’s finest courses. The dramatic 27-hole layout reflects its 1815 Scottish heritage with rolling fairways, stacked-sod bunkers and flawless bentgrass greens. Old World architecture, abundant landscape and wildlife surround the lakes, bridges and private homes.The new clubhouse features an authentic Scottish pub with an extensive list of single malts and houses one of the finest private collections of golf memorabilia in the world. Thistle was founded on 12 minute tee times to ensure an enjoyable and relaxed pace of play year round. Reserve your tee time and discover the difference between a round of golf and a golfing experience.

GOLF INSIDER REVIEWS

Overall Score

[ 7.67] Date Played: 03/15/2015

Proshop

[9]

Grill

[7]

Staff

[6]

Tees

[9]

Greens

[6]

Fairways

[9]

Absolute chaos at the drop area. 3 nine holes course and total confusion. Our tee time got pushed back for 20 minutes for no reason other than they were building groups on the fly. I was quite upset that you make a tee time and other people who show up get paired and out the go ahead of you. As for the course, we played Stewart which is a good layout and in nice shape but when we finished that nine and went to the McKay course it was the opposite as far as maintenance goes. Painted greens with very little grass to putt on. They were extremely fast and chewed up. The overall layout is okay but with bad greens it was disappointing. Overall it was only OKAY and I expected more. I always try to give an honest review and this is the best I can do evaluating this course. Not really worth the trip up from the south end of the Grand Strand.0 CommentsComment On This Review

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Overall Score

[ 9.33] Date Played: 12/05/2014

Proshop

[10]

Grill

[9]

Staff

[10]

Tees

[9]

Greens

[9]

Fairways

[9]

Great course layout. Staff was easy to work with and folks on the course were pleasant to converse with. Cart girls were excellent and we even got invited to the Christmas party that evening. Looking forward to playing there again...SOON!!!0 CommentsComment On This Review

William, 01/27/2015

Overall Score

[ 9.33] Date Played: 12/12/2014

Proshop

[10]

Grill

[9]

Staff

[10]

Tees

[9]

Greens

[9]

Fairways

[9]

Great layout and staff. This was one fun day in December. Beautiful weather set the stage for a great round of golf with friends. Staff was very pleasant to us and made us feel really welcome even though they were busy as usual.0 CommentsComment On This Review

Tom, 01/27/2015

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[ 7.83] Date Played: 12/18/2014

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[9]

Grill

[8]

Staff

[9]

Tees

[7]

Greens

[7]

Fairways

[7]

My experience that day was more staff oriented than course. Sue Dillman was working the pro shop checking us in. There was a price discrepancy between us and Sue was not able to verify what we had been told 2 days before golf. She was very professional even though she was uncertain that what we said was correct. In the end she made a decision, discussed it with the head Pro and all was settled. We appreciated that. The course itself is always kept in pristine condition. With all the water we have had that is no simple feat. We enjoy the Thistle and always are treated very well there. A real professional group of people. 1 CommentComment On This Review

Pro Response:

Tom,
I am the GM of the facility. First, I apologize for the rate discrepancy, but glad it was adjusted. You mentioned "prestine" course conditions but gave the course a 7 rating. May I ask why? We take great pride in our reviews and feel, based on other reviews at the same time as yours, that yours may be inaccurate. It's not often "prestine" is associated with anything less than perfect, which in this case would be a 10. Please reply. Thank you.
- By Jamie Roderick, February 8, 2015

Mike, 01/27/2015

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[10.00] Date Played: 12/18/2014

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[10]

Grill

[10]

Staff

[10]

Tees

[10]

Greens

[10]

Fairways

[10]

What a beautiful golf course. This is one of my favorites. The staff is wonderful you will be treated like a special guest. Please stop in the club house and have a beer its a beautiful place. You will love it here. 0 CommentsComment On This Review

James, 01/26/2015

Overall Score

[10.00] Date Played: 12/18/2014

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[10]

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[10]

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[10]

Tees

[10]

Greens

[10]

Fairways

[10]

This is one of the best golf courses in NC and SC the greens and the fairways are just beautiful. You cannot go wrong playing this golf course. And when you are done with your round please make it a point to go into the clubhouse its what every clubhouse should look like. The food was excellent and the staff is wonderful you wont be dissappointed.0 CommentsComment On This Review

Toni, 01/22/2015

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[ 8.67] Date Played: 01/20/2015

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[6]

Grill

[10]

Staff

[8]

Tees

[10]

Greens

[10]

Fairways

[8]

Thistle is one of my favorite courses to play. It's "lady friendly" but definitely presents a fair challenge and I always enjoy the beautiful natural landscaping. We've had a lot of rain recently in the area, but the course drains pretty well and it's in great shape! The food in the grill is excellent and Narcy makes you feel at home! 0 CommentsComment On This Review

Bill, 01/20/2015

Overall Score

[ 9.50] Date Played: 01/20/2015

Proshop

[9]

Grill

[10]

Staff

[10]

Tees

[10]

Greens

[9]

Fairways

[9]

Great golf course. A little squishy today from all the rain but still 90 degrees for carts. Beautiful layout with no houses right on the holes. Clubhouse is fantastic and staff is great. In process of converting the greens so some difference between the 9's - but will be finished this year.0 CommentsComment On This Review